Am I a good Vbac candidate? (typed on I pad - sorry!) - My Best Birth2015-08-02T22:28:25Zhttp://www.mybestbirth.com/forum/topics/am-i-a-good-vbac-candidate-typed-on-i-pad-sorry?commentId=3120006%3AComment%3A193250&feed=yes&xn_auth=noAshley, If you do have a repe…tag:www.mybestbirth.com,2012-02-06:3120006:Comment:1932532012-02-06T20:25:59.415ZLouisehttp://www.mybestbirth.com/profile/Louise996
Ashley, If you do have a repeat c-section: although you may not be able to control your method of delivery (can anyone ever really?? best laid plans and all that), the good news is that (because you will probably not be tired, infected, or medicated, etc. --please request spinal or epidural anesthesia with duramorph or astromorph, if possible ) you can plan to support bonding and breast feeding. Request skin to skin contact with your baby ASAP after birth. Most hospitals hand newborn to dad/…
Ashley, If you do have a repeat c-section: although you may not be able to control your method of delivery (can anyone ever really?? best laid plans and all that), the good news is that (because you will probably not be tired, infected, or medicated, etc. --please request spinal or epidural anesthesia with duramorph or astromorph, if possible ) you can plan to support bonding and breast feeding. Request skin to skin contact with your baby ASAP after birth. Most hospitals hand newborn to dad/ partner after newborn initially stabilized (although the remainder of transition from fish to land breathing may take awhile--esp. with c- section). You can snuggle her to your cheek initially--she will know you. Talk to her, kiss her or just feel her aganst your cheek. When surgery is over, unwrap her and put her on your chest, prone, with her head turned toward you and near your breast. Most newborns will turn their heads toward the breast (when they are ready, once they have transitioned) and begin bobbing their heads (or pecking) to find your nipple -- you, your partner and the staff can help the baby latch.<br />
Skin to skin is incredibly important, it also regulates all of your baby's metabolic processes: regulates heart rate, blood pressure, breathing and BLOOD SUGAR-- hopefully no NICU either. Remember, you are the only home your baby has ever known, skil to skin is like comming home for her (and for you). Vital signs, meds and most assessments can be done with baby remaining skin to skin with mother--keep baby home.<br />
Enjoy!! Thanks - that is what I figur…tag:www.mybestbirth.com,2012-02-06:3120006:Comment:1932502012-02-06T19:04:50.480ZAshley Tuckerhttp://www.mybestbirth.com/profile/AshleyTucker
Thanks - that is what I figured. I really do not want another c-section, but I do not want to risk a uterine rupture.
Thanks - that is what I figured. I really do not want another c-section, but I do not want to risk a uterine rupture. Less than a year after your c…tag:www.mybestbirth.com,2012-02-06:3120006:Comment:1932482012-02-06T18:49:20.070ZLouisehttp://www.mybestbirth.com/profile/Louise996
Less than a year after your c- section, many may argue you are not a candidate for v-bac, because your uterine scar may not be healed completely.
Less than a year after your c- section, many may argue you are not a candidate for v-bac, because your uterine scar may not be healed completely. I am getting prenatal care wh…tag:www.mybestbirth.com,2012-02-01:3120006:Comment:1928772012-02-01T16:57:06.106ZAshley Tuckerhttp://www.mybestbirth.com/profile/AshleyTucker
I am getting prenatal care where I live but am not delivering here.
I am getting prenatal care where I live but am not delivering here.